April 01, 2019

Travel...Strengthens Relationships and Creativity

CONNECT WITH YOURSELF AND OTHERS THROUGH NEW EXPERIENCES  The black travel movement has grabbed hold in recent years.  Sites like Travel Noire and influencers like Oneika the Traveller have pushed black travelers to give in to their wanderlust.  Even black-owned travel groups have started to gain traction. Yet still, traveling, domestic and abroad, isn’t...

March 19, 2019

Black Men and Mental Health Struggles

BLACK MEN AND MENTAL HEALTH STRUGGLES: The community’s unique challenges and how to move forward Talking about mental health isn’t encouraged in the black community.  Men are expected to be tough, to internalize, to always model strength in the face of adversity.  But there’s a cost for this type of social posturing.  The...

March 12, 2019

When Should You Shave Your Beard and Start Over?

Some issues could signal big trouble There’s a lot of advice out there about fixing or improving a stubborn beard.  There are vitamins to take, creams to apply, and brushes and combs to buy.  But sometimes, these quick fixes and magic pills just don’t work.  You have to decide when...

February 26, 2019

How to Trim Your Beard (and When to Ask for Help)

Regular maintenance is the key to a healthy, good-looking beard Once you grow out your beard and ditch your morning shaving routine, you need regular maintenance to keep your beard hair healthy and to ensure your beard is presentable.  You should plan for a beard trim at least once a...

February 05, 2019

Essential Grooming Advice for First Dates

These moves will help you make a great first impression It’s your first date – you’ve planned your conversation topics if there’s an awkward pause, you’ve picked out a killer look, and you’ve mapped out an evening that she’ll never forget.  You’re ready and confident but there’s one last step...

January 24, 2019

The Biggest Men’s Grooming Trends of 2019

  The New Year is all about beards and brows Men’s grooming doesn’t see the same kind of turnover or trend obsession as its female counterpart.  But certain styles and habits tend to catch on and 2019 is no exception. SHORTER BEARD For a few years now, longer, hipster-style beards...

January 24, 2019

Easy Winter Skincare Tips for Black Skin

Beat seasonal dryness with a solid daily routine Winter wreaks havoc on your skin.  Cold days suck the moisture out, thanks to dry air with very little humidity.  You might feel that your skin is drier and tighter than usual, and it most likely is.  When the weather turns cold,...

November 20, 2018

Ingrown Hairs and Razor Bumps—What You Need to Know

It’s no secret—black men are prone to razor bumps and shaving irritation, and we know these bumps often result from shaving facial hair too close.  But why does this happen?

October 23, 2018

10 BEARD MYTHS YOU NEED TO REMEMBER TO FORGET

Clean shaven is a look that won't ever go out of style, but beards have been making waves all over, and it looks like the trend is here to stay! There are so many different styles that you can experiment with when it comes to a beard. Each of us...

October 23, 2018

Skincare Essentials for Black Men

It’s no secret—black hair requires products, tools, and routines specially designed to protect and treat its texture and moisture.  Black skin is no different. Black men aren’t naturally concerned with their skin.  Keeping a medicine cabinet full of beauty products isn’t exactly manly.  But image aside, your skin needs TLC.  Black skin is especially...